The Enforcement / Compliance Process

City of Destin Code Enforcement

The Code Enforcement Division has been a part of the City of Destin since 1987. It is responsible for protecting the public's health, safety and welfare through effective enforcement of city codes and ordinances.

The City has three Code Enforcement Officers and one Environmental Officer. Each officer has been certified by the Florida Association of Code Enforcement (FACE) in local ordinance enforcement and Florida Statutes. The division performs nearly two dozen inspections daily in response to complaints and personal observation. There are three major categories of violations: Building, Zoning and Nuisance-type.

Building Code Violations

Review, approval and issuance of a building permit are required for the protection of citizens and visitors. If a structure is erected which does not meet the City's 110-mph wind load requirement, it could become a flying projectile during strong winds and, if concrete is placed without proper engineering, stormwater could flood adjacent property owners or City Streets.

Zoning Code Violations

Operating a business without a license

Building into setback areas

White sand violations

The intent and purpose of zoning codes are to maintain order and allow controlled development of land within the City of Destin.

Nuisance Code Violations

Animal control

Noise control

Accumulation of trash and debris

Illegal vehicles

Dilapidated buildings and structures

A nuisance is defined as whatever is dangerous to human life or health, or causes the ground, water, air, or food to be hazardous to the public's health, or is offensive to the senses.